Healthy Living Coordinator (Human Services Planner-II)

*Re-posting

June 11, 2024

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Healthy Living Coordinator

 (Human Services Planner-II)

Description

The Henderson County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one full-time Healthy Living Coordinator (HLC) to join our Community Health Improvement team. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic health education professional who is passionate about helping improve and protect the health of our community. The Healthy Living Coordinator (HLC) will plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions and strategies to improve health outcomes, with a focus on active living, food access, chronic disease prevention, and related social drivers of health. The HLC is a health strategist who will work with local Henderson County partners around health policy, innovation and engagement.

The successful applicant will have experience, including but not limited to:

• participating in coalitions, boards and community partnerships
• public speaking to both small and large groups, including local government
•  developing educational materials or media campaigns
• creating reports and explaining complex data
•  knowledge of Henderson County community partners and resources
• grant writing, budgeting and administration
•  familiarity with the Healthy Communities Grant
• collaboratively planning, implementing, and evaluating group programs/community interventions to prevent and mitigate identified priorities including obesity, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco use, childhood injuries, elderly injuries and/or substance misuse

Schedule

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with one hour for lunch. Work schedule may include non- traditional hours, evening, holiday, or weekend work hours. Additional hours may be required for public health emergencies, preparedness activities, special events or programs, out-of-county training/travel, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Health Director.

Qualifications

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, experienced facilitator, ability to work effectively with people on all educational & professional levels, ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in assessing situations and making decisions, skill in establishing a rapport with departmental staff, community leaders, and the public. General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration with more specific knowledge of the planning process; and of program areas to which assigned. General knowledge in data analysis, utilization, and reporting.

Required Minimum Training

A master's degree in public or human services administration or a human services programmatic field, preferably with course work in human services planning, and one year of experience in human service program planning or administration; or graduation from a four-year college or university, and three years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Credentials:  

• Degree in Public Health, Health Education, or Health Promotion preferred.
• CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or MCHES certification preferred.

To Apply

• Submit a fully completed Henderson County application and college transcripts to Henderson County Health Dept. HR  via email at healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov, via fax at 828-697-4709, in person, or via mail to: Henderson County Department of Public Health 1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100 Hendersonville, NC 28792-5840.
• College transcripts that are sent directly from a college or university can be sent to healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov.
• Applications are available at the Henderson County Department of Public Health, including our website: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health/page/employment  
• Pre-employment drug screen, driving history and criminal background check is required of finalist applicant.
• While cover letters and resumes are welcome, a resume alone will not be processed further, and an application that says, “see resume” will be considered incomplete and invalid. Work history should be listed on the job application form.
• Applications will be accepted through Tuesday , July 2, 2024, 4:30pm

 Salary Grade: 75A     Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,680.50-$60,000 annually. Benefit Eligible.

(Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.)